“Mortals make the Hall of Fame by hitting singles.”
What we do
Travertine Holdings identifies, structures, and executes fundamentally sound real estate investment and development opportunities.
Approach
Travertine is a natural stone used extensively in the construction of the Roman Colosseum, which has stood for nearly 2,000 years through the rise and fall of empires, wars, and natural disasters. The name reflects our commitment to lasting success through every real estate cycle.
We believe successful real estate investing requires disciplined analysis, practical thinking, and exceptional execution. Our focus is on preserving capital, managing risk, and creating long-term value.
PERSPECTIVE
Travertine's principals bring decades of experience spanning land ownership, real estate development and acquisitions, construction, and public-private partnerships. Their backgrounds also include oil and gas, ranching, financial services, and media, providing perspective developed across multiple industries.
KEY PERSONNEL
Harvey E. Yates III
Managing Partner
Harvey E. Yates III (Emmons) provides strategic leadership across operations, capital formation activities, and long-term business initiatives. He brings decades of experience in the oil and gas industry, business management, and land ownership, with oversight of companies across the energy, media, hospitality, and real estate sectors.
Braxton Smith
PARTNER
Braxton Smith oversees acquisitions, underwriting, capital markets, development, and business operations. For over a decade, he has gained experience across real estate investment and development, construction, consulting and advisory services, public-private partnerships, and asset management.